Sub-Saharan Africa faces increasing heat events due to climate change, affecting health and productivity. Wearable technology, though promising for monitoring these impacts, is underexplored in this region. This pilot study evaluated the acceptability and…
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Background: Cervical cancer is currently the leading female cancer in Uganda. Most women are diagnosed with late-stage disease. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is the single most important primary preventive measure. While research regarding text…
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United Arab Emirates-based Burjeel Holdings, a healthcare services provider, and Hippocratic AI, a generative AI company developing safety-focused large language models for healthcare, announced a strategic partnership to alter healthcare delivery. Burjeel Holdings operates in…
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For two years, an ambitious initiative in sub-Saharan Africa has demonstrated how pocket-sized ultrasound technology can help bridge the gap in maternal care access. The implementation of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) across hundreds of healthcare…
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AI could help to prepare for the next global pandemic and save lives, according to global researchers.
The study, published in Nature on 20 February 2025, was carried out in partnership between scientists from Imperial College…
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What You Should Know:
– Light AI, a healthcare technology company specializing in AI-powered diagnostic solutions, today announced a partnership with MrBeast Industries to launch a Strep A test donation initiative in Africa.
– The…
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What You Should Know:
– The global AI medical imaging market is experiencing a period of rapid expansion, fueled by technological advancements, increasing government initiatives, and a growing demand for more efficient and accurate diagnostic…
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U.K.-based Vitality, which offers tools to promote positive behavioral change in patients, announced its acquisition of U.S.-based coaching platform WellSpark. WellSpark was formed out of EmblemHealth, one of the largest nonprofit health insurers in America,…
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Did you know that eHealth Leaders from across Africa came together for the eHealth Leaders Forum (eHLF) to address leadership and governance in digital health and information exchange.Hear from participants on what they came…
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Background: Limited information exists on the impact of mobile health (mHealth) use by community health workers (CHWs) on improving the use of maternal health services in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Objective: This systematic review addresses…
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